It's been the trend since 2 stroke years. Remember former two-time 125cc champion Kazuto Sakata? He raced in 125cc category in his entire GP career because no age restriction back then (he retired at 33). Usually if these guys didn't make it to higher classes, they'd race locally (with occasional wildcard appearances at Japanese GP. Note that Japanese superbike championship used to have their own 125cc/250cc category in the same way Italy & Spain have their own Moto3/Moto2 category right now).

If I remember correctly, KIP & several other riders that race in Spanish CEV Moto3 already got permission from KKM & MKN to travel abroad.

Edit: I didn't realize KIP was denied entry. Tbh they should've rent a flat somewhere close to their team base earlier this season. Saves the hassle of travelling back here. Tatsuki Suzuki lives close to Misano.

This post has been edited by RalphRatedR: Jul 6 2020, 05:38 PM

Must be Ducati's own problem. Aprilia didn't treat their riders like shit (even Iannone).

Feels like no point doing flyaway races at the moment.

Done deal but pending official announcement.

This post has been edited by RalphRatedR: Jul 16 2020, 06:18 PM

The last time we had a season opener in Europe. What a season it turned out to be.

This post has been edited by RalphRatedR: Mar 25 2021, 05:42 PM

Turns out that KIP made it beyond the arrival hall. Did he got some sort of special dispensation from local authority?

Could've pulled a comeback a la Edwards if not for.... you guessed it, Elias!



They claimed Marquez slowed down because yellow came out.

Alex Marquez is kinda underwhelming at the moment.

This post has been edited by RalphRatedR: Jul 18 2020, 09:03 PM

Rins out for tomorrow's race. A big blow because he's capable of doing wonderful stuffs on that Suzuki.

No excuse if he can't outperform Nakagami with a factory bike & factory support.

Pol is showing why he's worthy of factory Honda ride.

Marc on a neck brace is not a food sight.

And the last time we have a French winner in premier it was Regis Laconi 21 years ago.

Yep, Yamaha too (with Red Bull livery). Last satelite Yamaha win was Garry "slide king" McCoy 20 years ago.

Worth noting this is the first time a satellite Yamaha won in 4-stroke era (it's always Honda before).

Knowing Honda they'll probably parachute Bradl in (he even got more top 10 finishes than Lorenzo last year). If Honda is kind enough to lease factory bike Nakagami, Alex should take note.

Or maybe even Bautista since he's probably already at Jerez (WSBK starts next week). Remember that he did well on factory Ducati as stand-in for Lorenzo.

Either way both Honda & Marquez are screwed (with condensed calendar) but not exactly end of the world for them.

Word is MM might return at Brno (9/8) or Red Bull Ring (16/8) at the earliest since the injury isn't too serious (which means he'll only miss next week's race) but Honda won't field a replacement rider for next week.



This post has been edited by RalphRatedR: Jul 21 2020, 11:56 PM

https://www.motorsport.com/motogp/news/yama...oubles/4842326/

Yamaha would be screwed at Red Bull Ring if they fit rev limiter. Instead of racing with Ducati & Honda, they'd be probably racing with Suzuki, Aprilia & KTM.

Yamaha & reliability issues sounds like oxymoron

At this point, reliability adds another layer to the unpredictability of this year's championship. Can't wait how WSBK boys handle the Jerez heat next week.

Quartararo just went away at the start & never looked back. Bagnaia could've been on podium if not for engine problems.

It's the inline-4 engine that makes the bike rider-friendly (easier transition from Moto2 for rookie riders). Just the problem is straightline speed (Yamahas are sitting duck at tracks like Mugello & Red Bull Ring). I don't know if they already sorted the ECU & tyre wear issues, too early to tell.

No wonder BSB is exciting to watch, they didn't use traction control. Plus Guintoli's channel churns out a lot of quality content.

Told ya, no flyaway races

Portimao? This will be a rollercoaster ride.

Bautista be like: "why did I leave Ducati?"